Senior Data Engineer

Blue Margin • Fort Collins, CO

163d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We help mid-market companies turn their data into a strategic asset. Our clients rely on us to design and deliver reporting platforms that fuel better, faster decision-making. We’re passionate about helping clients increase company value through better analysis and decision-making, and we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to strengthen our team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the design, optimization, and scalability of data platforms that power analytics for our clients. You will be hands-on with data pipelines, large-scale data processing, and modern cloud data stacks while mentoring team members and helping shape best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, with emphasis on Python & PySpark/Apache Spark.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets and optimize for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational and distributed data systems.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, Fivetran, Delta Lake, Microsoft Fabric, or Snowflake.
• Knowledge of data modeling, orchestration, and Delta/Parquet file management best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and DevOps practices for data pipelines.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate engineering workflows.
• Strong communication skills; ability to convey complex technical details to both engineers and business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (Azure, Snowflake, or Fabric) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and optimize large-scale data pipelines using tools like PySpark, SparkSQL, Delta Lake, and cloud-native tools.
• Drive efficiency in incremental/delta data loading, partitioning, and performance tuning.
• Lead implementations across Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, and/or Snowflake environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and analysts to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
• Evaluate and incorporate AI/automation to improve development speed, testing, and data quality.
• Oversee and mentor junior data engineers, establishing coding standards and best practices.
• Ensure high standards for data quality, security, and governance.
• Participate in solution design for client engagements, balancing technical depth with practical outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($110K - $140K)
• Strong benefits
• Flexible hybrid work setup—with in-office collaboration based in Fort Collins

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees